How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?

Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.

Antique Buddha Sculpture

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19th Century Asian Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Ancient Bronze Head of Buddha, 19th Century

$2,154

19th Century Gilded Wood Mandalay Standing Buddha, Burmese

Located in Point Richmond, CA

19th Century Gilded Wood Mandalay Standing Buddha, Myanmar Gilded and jeweled robe with a serene

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19th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

19th Century Gilded Wood Mandalay Standing Buddha, Burmese

$5,000

Small Buddha Statue in white jade

Located in Milano, IT

This polished white jade sculpture depicts the Buddha Budai, also known as the Laughing Buddha, in

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Jade

Small Buddha Statue in white jade

$957

Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue Material : wood 63 cm high 48,5 cm wide and 33,5 cm

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue

$1,996

Gilt Buddha Hands, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Two superb wood Buddha hands, reclaimed from old statues. Late 19th Century to early 20th Century

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1890s Thai Other Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Gilt Buddha Hands, Late 19th Century

$2,975 / item

17th Century Thai Bronze Bust Of The Buddha

Located in Stamford, CT

A Thai bronze head of the Buddha. Sukothai period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with

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Early 17th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

17th Century Thai Bronze Bust Of The Buddha

$1,170

5-7thC Thai Mon Buddha- Of the Earliest S.E.Asian Bronze Buddha Types-Very Large

Located in Ukiah, CA

Very early Southeast Asian Mon Buddha — probably 6th century. Extremely rare to find in such a

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

5-7thC Thai Mon Buddha- Of the Earliest S.E.Asian Bronze Buddha Types-Very Large

$12,500

Gilded Bronze Buddha on Wooden Base Thailand Circa 1900

Located in Poperinge, BE

A magnificent bronze Buddha in Rattanakosin style, mounted on a black lacquered wooden base. This

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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Gilded Bronze Buddha on Wooden Base Thailand Circa 1900

$658

Antique U-Thong Buddha from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 19 cm high Very special !! Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 13th Century With traces of the original 24 krt. gilding.

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Antique U-Thong Buddha from Thailand

$23,131

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: lacquerware 61,5 cm high 32,5 cm wide and 21,3 cm deep Weight: 1.15 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18t...

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Lacquer

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$2,318

Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 13 cm high 8,7 cm wide and 6,5 cm deep Weight: 0.175 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Antique Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$215

Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain

Located in Chula Vista, CA

laughing buddha figurine. Hand embellished. Stamped Japan. Dimensions: 5.25" W x 6.75" H x 5" D. Please

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Porcelain

Old Japanese Kutani Hotei Colorful Laughing Buddha Porcelain

$450

Limestone Tang Dynasty Torso Of Buddha

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Magnificent Limestone Torso of Buddha With arms slightly angled, the figure is wearing a long robe

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Limestone

Limestone Tang Dynasty Torso Of Buddha

$25,800

Large Japnese Buddha -Carved by Enku?

Located in Ukiah, CA

-there are many). According to one reference book on Enku sculpture, it closely adheres to Buddhas from

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17th Century Japanese Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Wood

Large Japnese Buddha -Carved by Enku?

$72,000 Sale Price

20% Off

Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Thai gilt bronze seated buddha, 19th Century. 4 ½ inches wide by 2 ½ inches deep by 7 inches

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19th Century Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Bronze

Thai Gilt Bronze Buddha, 19th Century

$900

Antique Limestone Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: Limestone Material: wood 26 cm high 18 cm wide Weight: 1.618 kgs Goldplated with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th ...

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Antique Limestone Buddha from Burma

$581

Antique Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood Measures: 38 cm high 27 cm wide Weight: 5.2 kgs Goldplated with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Late 19th century - Mand...

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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Antique Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$1,699

Antique Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: marble Measures: 58 cm high Weight: 36.05 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Marble

Antique Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$4,026

Antique Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood Measures: 42 cm high 30 cm wide Weight: 4.7 kgs Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century Gilt with 24 krt. gold leaf.

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Wood

Antique Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$2,385

Antique Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: marble 38 cm high Weight: 11 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Marble

Antique Shan Buddha from Burma

$2,594

Old Buddha Plate from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: Zandstone Material: wood 87 cm high 70 cm wide 13 cm thick Originating from Burma Early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Wood

Old Buddha Plate from Burma

$1,073

Antique Mandalay Buddha from, Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze. Measures: 54 cm high. Weight: 20.6 kgs. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Burma. 19th Century. Hair is goldplated.

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mandalay Buddha from, Burma

$7,157

Antique Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 57 cm high 31 cm wide Weight: 5.6 kgs Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16th Century Traces of gold can be found.

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16th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Antique Shan Buddha from Burma

$4,652

Antique Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 18 cm high 13 cm wid Weight: 0.284 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century With hollow space in the backside of th...

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Antique Buddha Statue from Burma

$447

Antique Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 43,5 cm high 37 cm wide Weight: 12.25 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century - Mandalay period ...

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Antique Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$3,939

Large Lacquer Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue

Located in Atlanta, GA

A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia most likely Northern Burma, circa 19th

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19th Century Burmese Other Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood, Lacquer

Large Lacquer Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue

$8,000

Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand

Located in London, GB

Bronze cast with delicate serene features, very refined detailing throughout. Featuring bow-shaped mouth and downcast eyes, flanked by pendulous pierced earlobes, the hair in raised ...

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18th Century Thai Tribal Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand

$4,392

Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha

Located in South Burlington, VT

A wonderful small stone seated Buddha with beautiful lichen patina Good garden candidate .In

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Stone

Japanese Fine Old Stone Seated Buddha

$950 Sale Price

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Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

eyes With Burmese inscriptions in the base, most likely the family name of the donor of the Buddha

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$3,913

Antique Lotus Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

mudra Originating from Burma 19th century In Burma, this Buddha is also being called Dakhina Sakkha

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Antique Lotus Buddha Statue from Burma

$4,384

Antique Old Siam / Thai Cast Bronze Ayuttaya Buddha

Located in San Diego, CA

Old Siam / Thai cast bronze Ayuttaya Buddha, circa 1960s. The piece has a rich patina with

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Late 19th Century Thai Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Antique Old Siam / Thai Cast Bronze Ayuttaya Buddha

$520 Sale Price

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Cast Iron Standing Buddha on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large finely cast iron Buddha on stand depicted with hand in abhaya and varada mudra. Wearing a

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19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Iron

Cast Iron Standing Buddha on Stand

$2,200 Sale Price

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Original Bronze Bagan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

century The Buddha has a typical Bagan face, but also strong influences from the Arakan style One of the

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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Bronze

Original Bronze Bagan Buddha from Burma

$59,375

Antique Japanese Blanc de Chine Buddha

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A blanc de chine porcelain figure of the Buddha, Japanese, Kutani, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Blanc de Chine Buddha

$750 / item

Asian Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust or Head

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Beautifully executed hand carved marble buddha head fragment of Quan Yin. The youthful face is

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Marble

Asian Marble Quan Yin Buddha Bust or Head

$2,400

Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand

Located in Stamford, CT

A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene

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Early 17th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand

$1,375

Antique Temple from Burma Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 110 cm high 72 cm wide 64 cm deep Originating from Burma The Buddha is not

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Mid-19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Antique Temple from Burma Original Buddhas

$2,021

Turquoise and Parcel-Gilt Terracotta Buddha on Stand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Decorative terracotta Buddha with turquoise accents on gilt and ebony base.

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19th Century Asian Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Terracotta

Turquoise and Parcel-Gilt Terracotta Buddha on Stand

$2,950

19th Century Gold Gilded Bronze Buddha

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th century gold gilded bronze Buddha A finely cast bronze Buddha statue in gold gilt with

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

19th Century Gold Gilded Bronze Buddha

$800

Late 19th century Buddha from Birma

Located in Oostende, BE

Beautiful statue with great patina

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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Wood

Late 19th century Buddha from Birma

$2,010

Antique Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

century Gilt with 24 krt. gold leaf Two parts The Buddha statue inside is not included

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Antique Burmese Buddha Temple from Burma

$2,816

Standing Buddha Thailand, Ayuthaya Period, Early 18th Century

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This bronze standing Buddha mounted on a turned wood base has his right palm held outward in the

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Early 18th Century Thai Tribal Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Bronze

Standing Buddha Thailand, Ayuthaya Period, Early 18th Century

$2,000 Sale Price

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Antique Giltwood Buddha Statue Southeast Asia

Located in Atlanta, GA

A delicately carved wood Buddha in an upright standing posture with a double Abhaya mudra. The

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19th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Gold Leaf

Antique Giltwood Buddha Statue Southeast Asia

$3,800

Antique Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

the family who once donated the Buddha to the monastery With inlayed eyes.

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,010

Blanc de Chine Porcelain Buddha Figure

Located in Dallas, TX

A Dehua figure of Buddha, Qing dynasty, early 18th century.

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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Porcelain

Blanc de Chine Porcelain Buddha Figure

$1,998

Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Fragment, 18th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

An antique Thai bronze Buddha fragment on an ebonized wood base, nicely cast and patinated

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18th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Fragment, 18th Century

$795

Impressive antique wooden Burmese Buddha from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This impressive antique wooden Burmese Buddha is a magnificent 19th century example of Mandalay

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19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Wood

Impressive antique wooden Burmese Buddha from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

$6,118

19th Century Bronze Buddha Hand Fragment on Walnut Stand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Buddha Hand Fragment on Walnut Stand from a 19th Century Bronze Buddha Statue

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Buddha Hand Fragment on Walnut Stand

$350

18th century Burmese marble Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

antique Buddha statue is a highly desirable piece for collectors of Burmese marble sculpture, Shan style

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18th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Marble

18th century Burmese marble Buddha statue from Burma

$5,197

19thC Silver Korean Buddha. Very Fine 10329

Located in Ukiah, CA

This exceptional 19th-century Korean silver Buddha is a rare and finely crafted example of

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19th Century Korean Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Silver

19thC Silver Korean Buddha. Very Fine 10329

$1,800

Ancient and rare Burmese water-bearing Buddha, 19th century

Located in Milano, IT

sculpture, you are transported to a world where spirituality and artistry converge. The Buddha stands in a

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19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Ancient and rare Burmese water-bearing Buddha, 19th century

$1,340 Sale Price

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Stone Head of Buddha, 16th Century

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Antique Thai Sandstone carving of the head of a Buddha, 16 th Century, Ayuthaya period, fine hand

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16th Century Southeast Asian Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Stone

Stone Head of Buddha, 16th Century

$7,779

17th Century Thai Lacquered Bronze Head Of The Buddha

Located in Stamford, CT

A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya period, late 16th-early 17th century. The serene face

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Early 17th Century Thai Other Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Thai Lacquered Bronze Head Of The Buddha

$1,580

18-19th Century Bronze Naga Meditating Bronze Buddha Statue

Located in Kastrup, DK

Bronze Buddha depicted in meditation pose sheltered by a Naga (a seven-headed snake). I two parts

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Mid-18th Century Burmese Other Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Bronze

18-19th Century Bronze Naga Meditating Bronze Buddha Statue

$1,843

Buddha Head in Carved Painted Wood, Asia 19th Century

Located in Sacile, PN

Ancient chinese figure of peaceful Buddha head carved in wood. Beautiful signs of age to keep.

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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Wood

Buddha Head in Carved Painted Wood, Asia 19th Century

$909

An Exquisite Antique Buddha Head Statue Southeast Asian

Located in Atlanta, GA

An gilt and lacquered wood Buddha head with displayed on a metal and Lucite stand. stunning

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18th Century Laotian Archaistic Antique Buddha Sculpture

Materials

Gold Leaf

An Exquisite Antique Buddha Head Statue Southeast Asian

$8,800

18th - 19th Century Burmese Antique Gilded Wood Mandalay Buddha Statue

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite, antique early 19th Century Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue, masterfully hand carved

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Early 19th Century Burmese Antique Buddha Sculpture

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Giltwood

18th - 19th Century Burmese Antique Gilded Wood Mandalay Buddha Statue

$32,800

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Antique Buddha Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique buddha sculpture for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, every item from our selection of antique buddha sculpture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of antique buddha sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of antique buddha sculpture, those designed in Folk Art, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of antique buddha sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Anton Klieber, Enrico Caruso and He Chaozong produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Buddha Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of antique buddha sculpture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $750,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,184.

Questions About Antique Buddha Sculpture

How do I identify an antique Buddha statue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Identifying an antique Buddha statue is a specialized skill, which is best learned by studying the history of the preferred materials and techniques that each region used in producing Buddha statues. The simplest way to verify the age of a Buddha statue is to have an expert evaluate it. On 1stDibs, find a range of professionally authenticated Buddha statues.

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